The Normal Institute at Ida Grove, Ida County, was an enthusiastic one. W. F. Chevalier, of Ames; F. B. Gault, of Pueblo, Colorado; and Miss Marian Mattocks, of Des Moines, were the instructors. During the session an Institute Social was held one evening at which Mrs. Smith, the superintendent, was presented with a large silver pitcher and cup.

Prof. C. M. Boutelle, principal of the Decorah schools was elected to an important and responsible position in the State Normal. School, at Oswego, N. Y. The Decorah School Board would not release him, so he remains. Prof. Boutelle has a fine record as principal of schools, and also as teacher in the State Normal School, at Winona, Minnesota.

Mr. Plummer, Miss Chapman and Miss Brown were the instructors in the Pocahontas County Institute.

Miss Belle Hanna, teacher in the Academic Department of Cornell College has gone to Scotland to study.

The Spirit Lake Beacon says "the September number of the NORMAL MONTHLY is exceptionally good.

Dr. Fellows, told the Algona teachers that "two made a charming Reading Circle." The young people of that vicinity purpose to organize on that plan.

C. H. Pomeroy who graduated from the Iowa State University in class of '85 is a teacher in Callanan College.

We welcome to our table The Saturday Globe, of Oskaloosa. It has an excellent educational column. The column was established by J. W. Johnson in 1875. It is the oldest educational column in the State.

Prof. H. F. Kling is retained for another year as principal of the Fayette schools.

J. W. Wyatt is principal of the Volga Schools. He is assisted by Miss Carrie Estey and Miss Addie Estey.

The Wayne County Teacher is an eight-page monthly, published by the teachers of Wayne County, with C. W. Martindale, of Corydon, as managing editor. No. I came in August. We welcome it to our sanctum as often as it will come.

E. H. Griffin is principal of the Gladbrook schools.

W. H. Cobb, late principal of the Northwood Schools is attending Law School at Iowa City.

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The following program will be carried out at the Butler County Teachers association Oct. 24th: 1. Music, I. C. Phifer, leader. Written Examinations in Country Schools, Miss Hattie Ripson. Discussion, H. F. Anders. 3. Self-Reliance, Paper by Maggie McMahon. 4. Primary reading,-Word Method, Christiana Barlow. Discussion, Frank Guthrie, Effa Warner, 5. Original Poem Education, the Prime Object in Life," Susie M. Shaw. 6. Spelling in Grammar Grades, Miss E. L. Cole. Discussion, Florence Riley, L. E. Moyer. 7. Teachers' Reading Circle,-N. H. Hineline. 8. Some Pedagogic Errors,-J. D. Anderson. Discussion General. 9. Business Meeting.

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The Every Sunday Morning, of Creston, Iowa, says: The last of the series of lectures given by the instructors of the Institute held in our city was delivered at the Baptist church, last Tuesday evening, by Professor C. H. Gurney, principal of the schools of Shenandoah. The audience was one of the finest ever assembled in the city, and the capacity of the building was not sufficient to accommodate all who desired to listen. The lecture, "The Delights of a Teacher's Life," is full of beauty and thought for all and was delivered in a bright, happy manner, pleasing to all. We trust our people may have the pleasure of hearing the Professor on future

occasions.

The Creston schools opened August 31st with 1143 pupils. This number increased to 1240 the first week.

Prof. E. G. Cooley, for seven years principal of Strawberry Point Schools, has been elected principal of Cresco Schools, to fill vacancy caused by resignation of L. T. Weld.

Mr. W. B. Waterbury, a thorough and practical teacher, takes charge of the Strawberry Point Schools.

The Clinton High School enrolls 121 pupils this fall.

Prof. I. M. DeLong, for seven years professor of Mathematics in Pella University tendered his resignation, the same to take effect at the close of the spring term. Prof. DeLong was offered a liberal salary with expenses paid to go into the insurance business, but the persuasion of friends, and the inducements of the Board of Managers of the University, finally prevailed and he returned in September to his former position, much to the delight of his immediate associates and also to the school men of Iowa. Prof. DeLong is one of Iowa's ablest mathematicians.

President Pickard has been engaged during a part of the summer in preparing a book containing references to subjects in Political Science for the use of students in that branch of study. This will be a great convenience as it will save their copying in the class room. The references used are much the same as those of previous classes, but new ones of course have been added. More time is now devoted to the study of Political Science than formerly.—The Vidette Reporter.

At the close of the Ringold County Institute, the following scene occurred as described by The Ringold County Republican: One item not on the programme was introduced. It was the caning of Prof. Harkness and T. E. Du Bois. The latter gentleman was very much surprised when the Professor launched out in a speech that soon had the house in a roar and closed by handing over a fine gold headed cane. But the joke was turned on the Professor who thought the caning business all was over, when Mr. DuBois plunged into his presentation speech, which had been badly rufled by the surprise inflected by the previous caning, and wound up by handing the gift over to Prof. Harkness. Each gentleman without knowing or having an inkling that he was to be similarly treated, had been requested to present a cane to the other, hence the pleasant surprise to both, and the feeling that somehow there was a mistake in the programme. The beautiful tokens of esteem and appreciation were the gifts of members of the normal.

Prof. Lehmer is the principal of the Allerton schools.

Supt. J. W. McClellan has been engaged as principal of Vinton schools for the next three years.

Miss Hattie S. Kellogg is assistant in the High School at Shenandoah.

Any person desiring Unitarian pamphlets or papers, or information concerning Liberal Christianity, can be supplied gratuitously by addressing Miss E. M. Gould, 216 East 11th Street, Davenport, Iowa.

Miss Carrie Case, graduate of class of '84 Iowa College at Grinnel, is teaching in the Cedar Falls schools.

Mr. J. Buechley has been nominated for superintendent of Blackhawk County.

Reading Circles have been formed in both East and West Waterloo schools. The teachers are enthusiastic in the matter.

At the close of the Page County Institute, Supt. Wilson was presented with a beautiful gold watch as a token of remembrance from the teachers with whom he has been so pleasantly associated for the past six years.

During the Union County Institute at Creston, Miss Delmege, acting County Supt., was very pleasantly surprised by being presented with the following books most beautifully bound: Dante's Inferno, The World's Worship in Stone, and George Eliot's Poetry and other studies by Rose Cleveland. Mr. Elmer Harrison, in well chosen words expressed to Miss Delmege the appreciation of her excellent services as County Supt. and friend of the teachers.

The School Directors of Taylor County have adopted Welch's Classification Register and ordered county uniformity of textbooks. Supt. Bishop is giving excellent satisfaction, and has no competitor at the Republican County Convention.

Cedar County's Normal closed with a public examination August 13 and 14. Never before in the history of this county did the enrollment reach to such a number, 197. The average enrollment from year to year being heretofore about 150. The average daily attendance was. 178. The interest manifested by those in attendauce was unusually great and all appeared to be satisfied that this was the best Normal ever held here. In connection with the regular examination, a special examination was given to persons desiring to take the Diploma from the "Normal Course" as given by Supt. Akers. Nine candidates presented themselves and eight passed an average of 90% or above, thereby securing the County Normal Institute Diploma. Great credit is due the conductor, L. B. Carlisle, and the very efficient instructors, J. C. Johnson, H. H. Douglas, Kate E. Sullivan, and Laura B. Little. Of these, three are Cedar County teachers for the coming year. The fact that these instructors are very popular here, where they are best known is much to their credit. The Normal could not have been what it was without the able lectures by State Supt. Akers and Col. F. W. Parker. May we have many returns of the same blessings.

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The Presbyterians have established an Academy at Corning, Adams County, and will open for students in October next. McAfee is principal.

One of the most interesting lectures ever given before Union County Institutes, was that of Prof. DeLong, August 25th, upon "The Story of the Telescope.

Prof. J. M. Mehan, of The Capital City Commercial College, did excellent service during Institute season in the counties of Jefferson and Union. Prof. Mehan is an instructor of long experience, and was instructor in the first Institute held in Iowa under the present law.

Senator T. E. Clark, of Clarinda, has spoken before several Institutes this summer upon "The Scope and End of Education." The Senator is a firm friend of the public schools, and his efficient services in the Legislature are appreciated by school people.

We hope the program of the section mectings of the State Teachers' Association will be prepared early this year. This section work in our Association is a very important and practical feature of the meeting and each section should meet with a well arranged program next December 28 to 31.

Prof. L. T.Weld, principal of the Cresco Schools has accepted the superintendency of the Cedar Rapids Schools at a salary of $1,800 per year. The Howard County Times says: "Mr. Weld has been principal of Cresco schools continuously for fourteen years. He always had the hearty support of the board and people and he has built the school up to a position equal to that of any high school in Iowa. In ability, tact, character and experience, he ranks easily with the best instructors in the State. He is well fitted not only for the superintendency of the Cedar Rapids schools, but for the State Superintendency, or Presidency of any College or University in the State. While we regret to have him leave Cresco, we cannot, under the circumstances, complain. He goes with the regrets and best wishes of our whole community." The Eldora Ledger says: "We can fully endorse the foregoing commendation by brother Smith, and assure the Cedar Rapids people that the ability of Mr. Weld is not overdrawn. The Cresco schools are among the best in the State, and has been made so, largely, by the efforts of Prof. Weld."

Prof. F. A. Parker is principal of the Dubuque High School. His assistants in the High School are David Compton, Fred. W. Plapp, Anna Riland, A. Dora Chamberlain, and Clara Bliedung.

The teachers of the Sigourney schools are L. J. Hancock, Superintendent; J. P. Dodds, Principal of High School; Misses Belle Norton, Mabel White, Edna Hinder, Lizzie Jackson, Irene Sperry, Orra Hutchins, Mary Young and Mrs. Ella Hursey. The teachers, with four exceptions, are new ones.